While Christmas is widely regarded as a joyous and festive holiday, celebrated by people from all walks of life around the world, not everyone shares in the enthusiasm and excitement that surrounds it. For some individuals, the holiday season can be a time of stress, commercialism, and forced merriment rather than a period of genuine celebration and joy. Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary frontman of the iconic heavy metal band Black Sabbath, falls squarely into this category. In a recent interview, the 76-year-old rock legend known for his unbridled energy and unflinching honesty spoke candidly about his thoughts on Christmas, leaving no doubt about his utter disdain for the festive holiday. Ozzy Osbourne criticizes Christmas, says its emphasis is on shopping and children THE RAINBOW, Ozzy Osbourne, 2019. © Gravitas Ventures / Courtesy Everett Collection In a conversation with The Sun, the legendary singer revealed his disillusionment with the fact that Christmas emphasizes materialism as most people only consider it to be a season to shop and make children very happy. He noted that his personal preference during the season is to maintain a sense of normalcy during the holiday season, opting to work rather than participate in traditional celebrations, an approach that allows him to maintain a sense of routine and purpose, untainted by the forced merriment that he so strongly dislikes. TROLLS WORLD TOUR, Ozzy Osbourne voicing King Thrash, 2020. ph: Eric Charbonneau / © Universal Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection In a remarkably candid and introspective interview with The Sunday Times Magazine, Osbourne shared a stunning glimpse into his troubled past, laying bare the darker aspects of his relationship with Christmas. The rock legend, renowned for his tumultuous and wild past, made a startling confession that he had often exploited the holiday season as a justification for surrendering to his demons, indulging in heavy drinking and reckless behavior. Ozzy Osbourne/Everett One particularly astonishing revelation involved a staggering feat of alcohol consumption. The Black Sabbath singer disclosed that, during one festive season, he had managed to down an astonishing 28 gallons of beer in a single day. Next up: Lenny Kravitz Fans Think His New Years Rockin’ Eve Guitarist Was Howard Stern And Now We Can’t Unsee It The post Ozzy Osbourne Gets Candid On His Real, Unhinged Thoughts About Christmas appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A